Umstand
German
Etymology
From Middle High German umbestand with the -be- syncopated.
Pronunciation
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Noun
Umstand m (strong, genitive Umstandes or Umstands, plural Umstände)
- circumstance (an event; a fact; a particular incident)
- unter keinen Umständen ― under no circumstances
- (plural only) fuss, trouble, bother (unnecessary activity)
- Bitte, machen Sie sich keine Umstände. ― Please, don't go to any trouble.
Declension
Declension of Umstand [masculine, strong]